Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

A classic Chinese Beef and Broccoli stir-fry recipe featuring tender marinated flank steak cooked to perfection with fresh broccoli florets, garlic, and ginger in a savory soy-based sauce. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, skirt steak, or other cut
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or white sugar)
• 1 head broccoli, cut to bite-size florets
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the beef: Slice the beef against the grain into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick slices or 1-cm (1/2 inch) sticks. Transfer to a small bowl. Add soy sauce, peanut oil, and cornstarch. Gently mix well by hand until all the slices are coated with a thin layer of sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
2. 2Make the sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce—chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar—in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. 3Steam the broccoli: Add 1/4 cup water into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cover with a lid. Steam until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and carefully wipe the pan with a paper towel to remove any remaining water.
4. 4Cook the beef: Add the peanut oil to the cleaned skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Heat over medium-high until hot. Spread the marinated steak in a single layer without overlapping. Let cook without stirring for 30 seconds or until the bottom side is browned. Flip the pieces and cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and continue cooking until the beef is lightly charred on the surface but still pink inside.
5. 5Add aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir a few times to release their flavors and fragrance into the beef.
6. 6Combine broccoli and sauce: Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the prepared sauce again to fully dissolve any settled cornstarch and pour it into the skillet. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
7. 7Serve: Transfer everything to a serving plate and serve hot as a main dish, perfect alongside steamed rice.